Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the practices employed in districts establishing technology-rich learning environments for their students. Because of the sheer number of districts that now have ubiquitous computing, Indiana provides the perfect opportunity to study how some strong implementations have found success. The intent of this study was specifically to analyze the choices made by some of Indianas most successful 1:1 districts, as well as the characteristics of their leaders. Preliminary data was gathered from three indicators to identify 1:1 implementations considered to be the most successful in Indiana. Based on these sources, four districts were identified for a multiple case study. A preliminary survey was sent to each districts technology director in order to gather logistical information regarding their 1:1 implementation. Next, on-site, structured interviews were conducted with the superintendent, technology director and principal in each of the selected districts. Their responses were recorded, transcribed, and coded to identify common themes among their approaches to establishing 1:1 learning environments. Themes identified included having a strong sense of why they implement 1:1, aligning favorable conditions, building a sustainable infrastructure, sharing the leadership for the initiative, providing professional learning, and effectively managing expectations for technology integration. The findings indicated a large number of roles that contribute their leadership in a successful 1:1. The study also shows that these leaders consistently exhibit the behaviors of listening, inspiring, empowering, and modeling.
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Jason, "Practices Of School Leaders Successful In Creating Technology-Rich Learning Environments" (2015). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1429.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/1429